Manolo 1934
Manolo 1934
Manolo 1934 has cooked traditional Madrid and Galician food since 1934, and it holds a Repsol Solete. It's in Argüelles, on Calle de la Princesa in the Moncloa-Aravaca district, in a renovated space with classic dining rooms and a bar. The kitchen leans on ibérico de bellota ham, fresh fish and grilled meats. There's a terrace.
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Hay recetas que no se aprenden en un manual, se heredan y se perfeccionan con los años. 🕰️ En Manolo 1934 cocinamos como se ha hecho siempre: dándole a cada cazuela el tiempo que necesita. Aquí se viene a comer sin mirar el reloj, a disfrutar del olor a guiso recién hecho y a saborear la tradició
Cruzar esta puerta es entrar en casi un siglo de historia, tradición y buen comer 🍷✨ Desde 1934, nuestro rótulo en la Calle Princesa sigue siendo punto de encuentro para quienes buscan la cocina casera de siempre, el trato cercano y sobremesas que no tienen prisa por terminar. 🥖🥘 📍Calle de la Prin
Hay platos que no necesitan presentación, solo una mesa rodeada de buena compañía y ganas de disfrutar. 🐙✨ Nuestro pulpo a la gallega sobre cama de patatas, con su toque justo de pimentón y aceite de oliva virgen, es pura tradición servida al centro. ✨ Y si de fondo asoman unos torreznos bien cruji
Mesa lista, buen ambiente y esas raciones al centro que siempre apetecen compartir. 🍽️✨ En Manolo 1934 creemos que comer bien es mucho más que sentarse a la mesa: es disfrutar de la cocina de siempre, hecha con mimo, productos de calidad y el trato cercano que nos acompaña desde hace décadas. 🍷🥖 E
Hay sobremesas que no terminan de verdad hasta que el postre llega a la mesa. ✨ Nuestro flan casero es de esos clásicos que nunca fallan: textura suave, el punto justo de caramelo y la receta tradicional elaborada en nuestra cocina con todo el mimo. 🍮🥄 Porque las buenas comidas piden alargarse si
Septiembre pide volver a las buenas costumbres: sentarse sin prisa, pedir pan para mojar y disfrutar de la cocina tradicional que reconforta desde el primer bocado. 🍽️🥖 En Manolo 1934 mantenemos intactas las recetas de siempre, mimando cada guiso y cada punto de cocción para que comer fuera se sien
Background
About Manolo 1934
The Story
Manolo opened in 1934 and has stayed in the Rodríguez family ever since. José Ramón, the third generation, ran it for more than 40 years, kept it going through the pandemic with home delivery, and retired in 2022. His three children, who grew up around the kitchen but had gone into other careers (Manuel as an art historian, Paloma as a teacher, Juan in banking), then decided to carry it on. Manuel now cooks, replicating the family recipes, while Juan and Paloma run the dining room.
The Cuisine
Traditional cooking with Madrid and Galician roots, built on good raw materials: ibérico de bellota ham, fresh fish and grilled meats.
The Cocido and the Classics
The dish the house is best known for locally is its cocido madrileño, served on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays in the cooler months, in two vuelcos with the pelota of breadcrumb, garlic and parsley alongside the meats and vegetables, and made to the handwritten family recipe; it's also sold to take away. The 2026 carta keeps a run of 'Manolo classics': pulpo a la gallega on cachelos, callos a la madrileña, Burgos morcilla, homemade torreznos with patata revolcona and lamb sweetbreads with onion and white wine. There are croquetas, ensaladilla, calamares and a three-tapa plate of callos, calamares and kidneys to share; hake two ways, squid in its ink and grilled turbot; and Galician-beef cachopo, Ibérico ribs, roast milk-fed lamb shoulder and oxtail. Desserts lean north, with a filloa filled with pastry cream and a creamy cheesecake with a blue-cheese note.
The Rooms
The front third of the restaurant is the bar, busy with breakfasts from early morning; beer comes in three sizes, the largest simply called a 'Manolo'. Behind the doors, two art deco dining rooms hold the house's treasures: a pewter bar topped by a 'violetera' that once worked as a running-water glass rinser, rescued from an antiques dealer, chairs José Ramón bought abroad years ago, and a cabinet of antique toys collected by the family's maternal grandfather. On weekdays there's a menú del día with three choices for each course.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Manolo 1934 Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
decor 6.3/10, service 6.6/10, typical spend 35€
Diner Ratings
TripAdvisor
3.7
248 reviews
4.1
2793
Manolo 1934 ranks #370 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Professional recognition includes Repsol Solete. Diners rate it 3.7/5 on TripAdvisor (248 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book Manolo 1934
Booking
Reservations by phone at +34 689 29 47 49.
Experience
Manolo 1934 Dining Experience
Manolo has cooked traditional Madrid and Galician food since 1934, and calls itself an icon of that tradition, built on ibérico de bellota ham, fresh fish and grilled meats. It now trades from a renovated space with classic dining rooms and a bar to stand at, done up warm rather than modern, with a terrace, room for groups and a cocktail list alongside the food.
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Manolo 1934 Location & Neighbourhood
Address
C. de la Princesa, 83, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
Calle de la Princesa 83, in Argüelles, in the Moncloa-Aravaca district of Madrid.
Nearby
Argüelles is green-edged and residential, with a student population that keeps the prices honest. The eating runs from careful traditional cooking to small creative kitchens and good bars. Templo de Debod, Plaza de España and Jardines de Sabatini are the reason to walk it at sunset.
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Details
Manolo 1934 Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 07:00–23:30 |
| Tuesday | 07:00–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:00–23:30 |
| Thursday | 07:00–23:30 |
| Friday | 07:00–23:30 |
| Saturday | 09:30–23:30 |
| Sunday | 09:30–23:30 |
Manolo 1934 hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
By phone
Good to Know
Questions
Manolo 1934 FAQ
Does Manolo 1934 have a Michelin star?
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No. It holds a Repsol Solete, the Guía Repsol's lower distinction, not a Michelin star or a Repsol Sol.
What kind of food does Manolo 1934 serve?
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Traditional Madrid and Galician cooking: ibérico de bellota ham, fresh fish and grilled meats.
How old is Manolo 1934?
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It opened in 1934, as the name says, and describes itself as an icon of traditional Madrid cooking.
Where is Manolo 1934, and when is it open?
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Calle de la Princesa 83, in Argüelles (Moncloa-Aravaca). Open every day, from 07:00 on weekdays and 09:30 at weekends, until 23:30.
Does Manolo 1934 serve cocido madrileño?
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Yes, on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays in the cooler months, served in two vuelcos with the pelota, from the handwritten family recipe. It's also available to take away.
Who runs Manolo 1934?
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The fourth generation of the Rodríguez family: Manuel in the kitchen, with his siblings Juan and Paloma in the dining room, since their father José Ramón retired in 2022.
How much does a meal cost at Manolo 1934?
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Roughly €26 to €50 per person from the carta, where mains are mostly €15 to €29; there's also a weekday menú del día and a terrace.